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·September 18, 2017·5 min read

Why Bad Sleep Doesn’t Always Lead to Depression

Researchers from Duke University report people with poor sleep quality were less likely to experience symptoms of depression if they had higher activity in the ventral striatum.

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·September 15, 2017·3 min read

Brain Halves Increase Communication to Compensate for Aging

Duke researchers report the brain may maintain healthy cognitive function as we age by increasing bilateral communication.

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·September 6, 2017·5 min read

Neurons Responsible for Orchestrating Habitual Behavior Identified

Fast spiking interneurons in the striatum appear to be responsible for habitual behavior, a new study in eLife reports.

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·August 14, 2017·4 min read

Pepsi or Coke? Partner’s Choices Can Make You Miserable

Duke researchers report the brands your partners choose could impact your happiness.

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·April 14, 2017·6 min read

Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma Well Tolerated and Increases Survival

Glioblastmoa brain cancer patients who received an experimental vaccines in combination with chemotherapy showed improved suitability and tolerated the treatment well, a new study reports.

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·April 11, 2017·6 min read

Wiring of the ‘Little Brain’ Linked to Multiple Forms of Mental Illness

Researchers report differences in the cerebellum and pons could increase risk for multiple forms of mental illness.

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·February 21, 2017·4 min read

Creative People Have Better Connected Brains

A new study reports highly creative people appear to have more connections between their brain hemispheres.

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·January 25, 2017·5 min read

Triggering the Brain’s Auto Focus

A new study pinpoints the brain area responsible for forming direct links between environmental stimuli and enhanced focus.

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·January 11, 2017·4 min read

Genetic Opposites Attract When Chimpanzees Choose a Mate

A new study reports chimps are more likely to select mates whose genetic makeup differs most from their own.

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·January 11, 2017·5 min read

Salmonella May Help Treat Brain Tumors

A strain of a bacteria commonly associated with food poisoning could prove an unlikely ally in the battle against glioblastoma brain cancer, a new study reports.

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·January 4, 2017·5 min read

Evolving Deep Brain Stimulation Patterns

Researchers have optimized deep brain stimulation patterns with the help of a new computer algorithm, to help conserve energy and reduce the need for replacement batteries in those with DBS implants.